Systems and methods for providing information about building resources

Abstract

In accordance with some embodiments, a method for providing or receiving information about building resources is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, a method for sharing a location in a building is provided. In accordance with some embodiments, a method for reserving a space is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, a method for sharing information about an issue is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, a method for providing information to a building visitor is disclosed.

1 . A computer-implemented method for providing information about building spaces, the method comprising:
 receiving, by a computing system comprising one or more processors, an indication of whether a space is occupied from a sensor within the space;   determining, by the computing system, a location of a client device based on a signal received from the client device indicating a proximity of the client device to one or more wireless beacons;   receiving, by the computing system, a request from the client device for directions between the client device and the space;   determining, by the computing system, a route between the client device and the space; and   providing, by the computing system, information for displaying at least a portion of the route on a map of at least a portion of a floor of a facility housing the space, such that the at least a portion of the route is displayed on the map on a screen of the client device.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the information for displaying the at least a portion of the route includes information that causes the client device to display the at least a portion of the route as a line between the location of the client device and the space. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the location of the client device is a first location, and the signal is a first signal, further comprising:
 determining, by the computing system, a second location of the client device based on a second signal received from the client device indicating a proximity of the client device to one or more additional wireless beacons; and   providing, by the computing system, information for displaying an updated position of the client device and an updated route based on the second location.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3 , further comprising providing, by the computing system, information that causes the screen of the client device to display instructions to turn right or turn left after moving a certain distance. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 receiving, by the computing system, indications of whether a plurality of spaces are occupied from sensors located within the spaces; and   providing, by the computing system, information for displaying representations of the spaces on the map on the screen of the client device, and for displaying the representations of each of the spaces in a color based on the occupancy of the space.   
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5 , further comprising:
 receiving, by the computing system, a request to filter the spaces based on a type of activity;   identifying, by the computing system, one or more of the spaces as suitable for the type of activity; and   providing, by the computing system, information for displaying the colors for only the one or more spaces identified as suitable for the type of activity.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 5 , further comprising:
 receiving, by the computing system, a request to filter the spaces based on a tool;   identifying, by the computing system, one or more of the spaces as having the tool; and   providing, by the computing system, information for displaying the colors for only the one or more spaces identified as having the tool.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 identifying, by the computing system, a user associated with the client device;   identifying, by the computing system, one or more preferences associated with the user; and   providing, by the computing system, information for configuring the space according to the one or more preferences.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the one or more preferences includes a preference associated with an environmental aspect, the environmental aspect being one of a temperature, humidity level, or brightness, and the information for configuring the space including an instruction to a sensor for controlling the environmental aspect of the space. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the one or more preferences includes a preference associated with a tool, the tool being one of a phone, audiovisual equipment, projector, or computing device, and the information for configuring the space including an instruction to a device associated with an employee or vendor for configuring the space to include the tool. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the one or more preferences includes a preference associated with a catering aspect, and the information for configuring the space including an instruction to a device associated with an employee or vendor to deliver food or beverage to the space in accordance with the catering aspect. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the one or more preferences are updated over time using a machine learning algorithm based on selections made by the user. 
     
     
         13 . A system for providing information about building spaces, the system comprising:
 one or more memory devices storing instructions; and   one or more processors that, when executing the instructions, are configured to:
 receive an indication of whether a space is occupied from a sensor within the space; 
 determine a location of a client device based on a signal received from the client device indicating a proximity of the client device to one or more wireless beacons; 
 receive a request from the client device for directions between the client device and the space; 
 determine a route between the client device and the space; 
 provide information for displaying at least a portion of the route on a map of at least a portion of a floor of a facility housing the space, such that the at least a portion of the route is displayed on the map on a screen of the client device. 
   
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the information for displaying the at least a portion of the route includes information that causes the client device to display the at least a portion of the route as a line between the location of the client device and the space. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the location of the client device is a first location, and the signal is a first signal, the one or more processors being further configured to:
 determine a second location of the client device based on a second signal received from the client device indicating a proximity of the client device to one or more additional wireless beacons; and   provide information for displaying the updated position of the client device and an updated route based on the second location.   
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 13 , the one or more processors being further configured to provide information that causes the screen of the client device to display instructions to turn right or turn left after moving a certain distance. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 13 , the one or more processors being further configured to:
 receive indications of whether a plurality of spaces are occupied from sensors located within the spaces; and   provide information for displaying representations of the spaces on the map on the screen of the client device, and for displaying the representations of each of the spaces in a color based on the occupancy of the space.   
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 13 , the one or more processors being further configured to:
 identify a user associated with the client device;   identify one or more preferences associated with the user; and   provide information for configuring the space according to the one or more preferences.   
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 18 , the one or more preferences including a preference associated with an environmental aspect, the environmental aspect being one of a temperature, humidity level, or brightness, and the information for configuring the space including an instruction to a sensor for controlling the environmental aspect of the space. 
     
     
         20 . A computer-implemented method for receiving information about building spaces, the method comprising:
 receiving, by a processor in a device, information about one or more wireless beacons located in proximity to the device;   providing, by the processor, the information to a computing system;   providing, by the processor, a request for directions to a space;   receiving, by the processor, information for displaying at least a portion of a route between a location of the device and a location of the space on a map of at least a portion of a floor of a facility housing the space; and   causing, by the processor, the at least a portion of the route to be displayed on the map on a screen of the device.